Impacts of X-Ray irradiation on RBC, WBC and PLT by low doses (40kV and 80kV)

Authors

  • Najeba Farhd Salih Department of Physics, Koya University, Koya, Kurdistan Region.
  • Shatha Farhan Alhous Department of Physics, Koya University, Koya, Kurdistan Region.
  • Murtadha Shakir. Aswood Department of Physics, University of Al-Qadisiyah, Al-Diwaniyah, Iraq.
  • Ansam Fadhel Showard Department of Radiological Techniques, Al-Mustaqbal University College, Hilla, Iraq.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA-BAGH-16-82

Abstract

This study aimed to assess the impact of irradiation on red blood cells (RBCs), white blood cells (WBCs), and platelets (PLTs) using modest doses of X-ray radiation (40 kV and 80 kV).

The blood samples were exposed to X-ray irradiation at 40 and 80 kV. A haematology analyzer system with automated capability was used to quantify cellular components, specifically WBCs, RBCs, and PLTs, both before and after exposure to radiation.

The study found that irradiation reduced WBC and PLT numbers. When exposed to 40 kV and 80 kV voltages, the WBC and PLT improved statistically significantly (p = 0.001). Nonetheless, the statistical analysis revealed no statistically significant difference (p > 0.05) in red blood cell count between 40 and 80 kV doses.

It can be concluded that the haematopoietic system exhibits a high degree of sensitivity to radiation exposure.

Keywords: X-Rays, Erythrocytes, Leukocytes, Radiation, Hematopoietic, Haematology

Published

2024-09-28

How to Cite

Najeba Farhd Salih, Shatha Farhan Alhous, Murtadha Shakir. Aswood, & Ansam Fadhel Showard. (2024). Impacts of X-Ray irradiation on RBC, WBC and PLT by low doses (40kV and 80kV). Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 74(10 (Supple-08), S360-S362. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA-BAGH-16-82